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Surakarta palace hosts Indonesian Umbrella Festival 2017
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Royal soldiers walk in front of the Kamandungan gate of the Surakarta Palace during a royal ceremony, recently. (The Jakarta Post/Ganug Nugroho Adi)
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he area of Puro Mangkunegaran Palace in Surakarta was adorned with beautiful umbrellas for the three-day Indonesian Umbrella Festival (FPI) 2017 that kicked off on Sept. 15.
The umbrellas were particularly attractive due to their various patterns, such as knitted, painted, rattan, lurik and batik.
The courtyard was immediately turned into a photo spot while the corner areas were occupied by umbrella artisans who showcased their skills in crafting traditional umbrellas.
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One of the visitors, 22-year-old Rahma, visited the festival together with her three friends. “This place is amazing, especially at night time with all the lights; very pretty,” she said.
“This event aims to promote umbrella villages across Surakarta as they play important part in Indonesian culture,” said the festival's committee head Heru Mataya. (kes)
